Oviraptor

Oviraptor sp.

Cretaceous 🍖 Omnivore
1923
Length
1.30m (4ft)
Height
0.80m (3ft)
Weight
0.03t (30kg)
Speed
64.00 km/h (40 mph)
Intelligence
Very High
Social Behavior
Pack

Description

Oviraptor is an omnivorous dinosaur that lived during the Late Cretaceous period. Although its name translates to ‘egg seizer’, this is based on a misapprehension that has long since been rectified. Early specimens were often found near nests, suggesting that Oviraptor was inclined to eat the eggs of other dinosaurs - but experts now believe they were brooding the eggs until they hatched.

: Cretaceous (145.00 - 66.00 )

: Warm climate with cooling trend toward the end

Fun Facts

This was the first of its kind ever discovered!

Diet Details

Diet: Omnivore

: Both plants and meat
: Mixed teeth for varied diet
: Opportunistic feeder
: Plants and small animals
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Omnivore

Videos

Oviraptor Documentary 1

Documentary

Size Comparison


1.7m (5.6ft)

Oviraptor
0.80m (3ft)

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